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Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.ukPicturing Venicehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Picturing-Venice.aspx
A new exhibition showcasing Venice through the eyes of old and modern masters opens at the Lady Lever Art Gallery on 1 May and runs until 27 September 2015.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:44:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Picturing-Venice.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryOur modern Magna Cartahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Our-modern-Magna-Carta.aspx
The International Slavery Museum will commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta by working with young people on the issue of modern democracy.Tue, 17 Mar 2015 12:20:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Our-modern-Magna-Carta.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumPoussin masterpiece in Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Poussin-masterpiece-in-Liverpool.aspx
A masterpiece by Nicolas Poussin, one of the greatest artists of the 17th century, will be displayed at the Walker Art Gallery from 6 March to 7 June 2015.Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:44:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Poussin-masterpiece-in-Liverpool.aspxWalker Art GalleryFunding success for World Museum's Egypt gallerieshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Funding-sucess-for-World-Museums-Egypt-galleries.aspx
World Museum has received a generous grant of £300,000 towards the expansion and improvement of its Ancient Egypt galleries.Fri, 27 Feb 2015 12:24:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Funding-sucess-for-World-Museums-Egypt-galleries.aspxWorld MuseumChinese New Year Spectacularhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Chinese-New-Year-Spectacular.aspx
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a host of exciting free events and activities taking place at the Lady Lever Art Gallery from 19-21 February.Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:33:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Chinese-New-Year-Spectacular.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryPirates, Dragons and Disney Dayhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Pirates,-Dragons-and-Disney-Day.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has an action-packed diary of events to keep everyone busy this half-term.Tue, 03 Feb 2015 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Pirates,-Dragons-and-Disney-Day.aspxFresh Perspectiveshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Fresh-Perspectives.aspx
Wirral students will exhibit their artwork at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, in the company of internationally-renowned masterpieces.Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:08:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Fresh-Perspectives.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryMBE for Museum Dementia Championhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/MBE-for-Museum-Dementia-Champion.aspx
A National Museums Liverpool employee who has worked to improve the lives of people with dementia has been awarded an MBE.Tue, 06 Jan 2015 11:08:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/MBE-for-Museum-Dementia-Champion.aspxFamilies go to World Museumhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/Families-go-to-World-Museum.aspx
World Museum has received an early Christmas present in the form of an award voted for by the public, celebrating it as the region's top family day out for kids under 12.Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:20:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/Families-go-to-World-Museum.aspxWorld MuseumLady Lever Wedgwood wows Russiahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Lady-Lever-Wedgewood-wows-Russia.aspx
The Lady Lever Art Gallery's world renowned Wedgwood collection has gone on display in Moscow, attracting more than 10,000 visitors in just four weeks.Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:55:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Lady-Lever-Wedgewood-wows-Russia.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryChristmas crafts at National Museums Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Christmas-crafts-at-National-Museums-Liverpool.aspx
National Museums Liverpool is filled with free festive fun this ChristmasWed, 17 Dec 2014 15:49:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Christmas-crafts-at-National-Museums-Liverpool.aspxNo Man's Land lyrics on displayhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/No-Mans-Land-lyrics-on-display.aspx
Following the release of the new version of The Farm's iconic song All Together Now by The Peace Collective, the Museum of Liverpool is to display the original hand-written lyrics of the song by Peter Hooton, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Christmas truce.Mon, 15 Dec 2014 13:52:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/No-Mans-Land-lyrics-on-display.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolOnly in Englandhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Only-in-England.aspx
A new exhibition exploring the lasting influence of the photographer Tony Ray-Jones on the development of British photography, opens at the Walker Art Gallery on 13 February to 7 June 2015.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:39:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Only-in-England.aspxWalker Art GalleryMuseums awarded LGBT fundshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Museums-awarded-LGBT-funds.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has been awarded a significant grant to fund research into its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) collections in its art galleries and urban history items at the Museum of Liverpool.Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:20:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Museums-awarded-LGBT-funds.aspxLusitania, Maya, Modern Mastershttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Lusitania,-Maya,-Modern-Masters.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has announced a busy programme of fantastic free exhibitions for 2015.Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:13:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Lusitania,-Maya,-Modern-Masters.aspxBoost for Border Force Museumhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Boost-for-Border-Force-Museum.aspx
Liverpool's Border Force National Museum has been given a major boost through a new agreement between its key partners.Fri, 21 Nov 2014 15:10:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Boost-for-Border-Force-Museum.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumLast chance to see John Mooreshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Last-chance-to-see-John-Moores.aspx
It's the last chance to see 69,104 miniature human figures crammed onto one canvas; a visual depiction of the moves made in a game of chess played by the Dada artist Duchamp; an elderly woman engulfed by a transcendental white light from a chest freezer, and the eerie corpse of a young deer languishing on a dining table.Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:29:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Last-chance-to-see-John-Moores.aspxWalker Art GalleryJuliette Losq is the Visitors' Choicehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Juliette-Losq-is-the-Visitors-Choice.aspx
An enormous painting of an urban scene strewn with bin bags and graffiti, and overgrown with twisted plants and weeds, is the winner of the John Moores Painting Prize Visitors' Choice 2014, sponsored by Rathbones.Wed, 12 Nov 2014 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Juliette-Losq-is-the-Visitors-Choice.aspxWalker Art GalleryTabitha Moses Exhibition Extendedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Tabitha-Moses-Exhibition-Extended.aspx
Tabitha Moses: Investment, on display at Walker Art Gallery, is beautiful new work by winner of the Liverpool Art Prize 2013, Tabitha Moses.Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Tabitha-Moses-Exhibition-Extended.aspxWalker Art GalleryDementia App wins top awardhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Dementia-App-wins-top-award.aspx
A digital app created by National Museums Liverpool, has won a top European dementia award.Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Dementia-App-wins-top-award.aspx£1.2m for Lady Lever Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/£1.2m-for-Lady-Lever-Art-Gallery.aspx
A Napoleon death mask, exquisite Chinese porcelain and world-renowned Wedgwood jasperware are some of the incredible collections, amassed by one man, William Hesketh Lever, which will benefit from a major Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant.Tue, 21 Oct 2014 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/£1.2m-for-Lady-Lever-Art-Gallery.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryFunding boost for Museumhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Funding-boost-for-Museum.aspx
The International Slavery Museum has received a big funding boost to help develop its collections. It was announced today (Tuesday 7 October) that a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for £225,000 has been successful.Tue, 07 Oct 2014 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Funding-boost-for-Museum.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumThe Gang: Photographs by Catherine Opiehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/The-Gang-Photographs-by-Catherine-Opie.aspx
A new acquisition for the Walker Art Gallery takes the centre of a stunning collection of work by leading American photographer, Catherine Opie.Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:37:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/The-Gang-Photographs-by-Catherine-Opie.aspxWalker Art GalleryDownton Abbey costumes star in new exhibitionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Downton-Abbey-costumes-star-in-new-exhibition.aspx
A stylish new exhibition showcases ten exquisite outfits created for ITV's Downton Abbey television series.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:49:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Downton-Abbey-costumes-star-in-new-exhibition.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryNew work by Tabitha Moses at the Walker Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/New-work-by-Tabitha-Moses-at-the-Walker-Art-Gallery.aspx
Fertility symbols, ancient and contemporary, are explored in beautiful new art work by winner of the Liverpool Art Prize 2013, Tabitha Moses.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:58:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/New-work-by-Tabitha-Moses-at-the-Walker-Art-Gallery.aspxWalker Art GalleryMoney can't buy me lovehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/money-cant-buy-me-love.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is to display a sculpture of one of the city's most well-known characters, made famous by the Beatles song bearing her name, Eleanor Rigby.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:48:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/money-cant-buy-me-love.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolRose Wylie claims UK painting's biggest prizehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Rose-Wylie-claims-UK-paintings-biggest-prize.aspx
Rose Wylie was announced the 29th winner of the John Moores Painting Prize at the Walker Art Gallery where the Prize was established almost 60 years ago.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Rose-Wylie-claims-UK-paintings-biggest-prize.aspxWalker Art GalleryOMD ANNOUNCE EXTRA SHOWhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/OMD-ANNOUNCE-EXTRA-SHOW.aspx
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark have announced an extra date at the Museum of Liverpool. Tickets for both shows go on sale on Friday 5 September at 10am.Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:01:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/OMD-ANNOUNCE-EXTRA-SHOW.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolSSSNAKES ALIVE!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Snakes-pressrelease.aspx
World Museum invites visitors to discover the slithering, secret life of snakes this autumn, with the opening of an exciting new family friendly exhibition.Wed, 20 Aug 2014 15:38:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Snakes-pressrelease.aspxWorld MuseumOMD TO PLAY MUSEUM OF LIVERPOOLhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/OMD-AUGUST-2014.aspx
Press release about OMD playing at the Museum of LiverpoolTue, 19 Aug 2014 16:17:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/OMD-AUGUST-2014.aspxNew acquisition for Walker Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/New-acquisition-for-Walker-Art-Gallery.aspx
One of the city's best-known and loved paintings The Dinner Party by Sam Walsh (1934-89), has been gifted to the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool under the Cultural Gifts Scheme introduced by the UK Government last yearMon, 14 Jul 2014 17:01:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/New-acquisition-for-Walker-Art-Gallery.aspxWalker Art GalleryShortlist for John Moores Painting Prizehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Shortlist-for-John-Moores-Painting-Prize.aspx
Five artists have made the shortlist to one of British art's most prestigious awards. The prizewinners of the John Moores Painting Prize 2014 are (in alphabetical order): Rae Hicks, Juliette Losq, Mandy Payne, Alessandro Raho and Rose Wylie.Mon, 14 Jul 2014 16:26:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Shortlist-for-John-Moores-Painting-Prize.aspxWalker Art GalleryNEW TABLET FOR DEMENTIA CAREhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/dementia-care-app.aspx
House of Memories launch a new digital app at the House of Commons for people living with dementia.Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:01:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/dementia-care-app.aspx11 Ways to avoid the World Cup!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/11-Ways-to-avoid-the-World-Cup!.aspx
Escape endless World Cup football and discover your local museums and galleries! National Museums Liverpool has plenty of exhibitions to distract you from the football frenzy.Thu, 05 Jun 2014 16:29:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/11-Ways-to-avoid-the-World-Cup!.aspxNational Museums LiverpoolLast chance to see hit Turner exhibitionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Last-chance-turner.aspx
The Lady Lever Art Gallery's stunning exhibition 'Turner: travels, light and landscape', has broken its own visitor target, with almost 10,000 more visitors than expected a week before it closes.Tue, 27 May 2014 12:59:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Last-chance-turner.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryMuseum launches memory apphttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/house-of-memories-app.aspx
To mark Dementia Awareness Week (18 – 24 May) National Museums Liverpool's award-winning House of Memories programme has gone digital.Thu, 22 May 2014 13:51:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/house-of-memories-app.aspxThe eagle has landedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/eagle-sculpture-displayed.aspx
On Wednesday 21 May the Museum of Liverpool welcomed a new resident.Thu, 22 May 2014 13:28:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/eagle-sculpture-displayed.aspxNational Museums LiverpoolEmpress of Irelandhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/empress-ireland-memorial.aspx
A service will take place in Liverpool to remember the Empress of Ireland which sunk with huge loss of life a century ago.In the early hours of 29 May 1914, the Canadian Pacific liner left Quebec to make its homeward journey to Liverpool.Thu, 22 May 2014 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/empress-ireland-memorial.aspxRossetti's Obsession: Images of Jane Morrishttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/rossettis-obsession-images-of-jane-morris.aspx
On the centenary of her death a new exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery explores the role of Jane Morris as Dante Gabriel Rossetti's chief muse and the embodiment of Pre-Raphaelite beauty.Mon, 12 May 2014 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/rossettis-obsession-images-of-jane-morris.aspxFrom There to Herehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/From-There-to-Here.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is to host a brand new exhibition starting in May, exploring how people with learning difficulties have been excluded from history.Fri, 02 May 2014 16:25:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/From-There-to-Here.aspxLusitania memorial servicehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/lusitania-memorial-service.aspx
A service marking the 99th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania will take place alongside the ship's salvaged propeller on Wednesday 7 May 2014.Fri, 02 May 2014 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/lusitania-memorial-service.aspx15.4.1989 - A TRIBUTEhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/15-4-1989-a-tribute.aspx
15 April 2014 will mark 25 years since 96 Liverpool fans lost their lives at Hillsborough during the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:43:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/15-4-1989-a-tribute.aspxUK's BIGGEST PAINTING PRIZE 2014 LONGLISThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/john-moores-exhibitors.aspx
Once again the Walker Art Gallery brings a fascinating array of approaches to one of art's most traditional mediums when the John Moores Painting Prize opens from 5 July to 30 November, as part of the Liverpool Biennial.Wed, 09 Apr 2014 12:06:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/john-moores-exhibitors.aspxWhen I was littlehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/when-i-was-little.aspx
National Museums Liverpool today joined with Alzheimer's Society ambassador and chair of the Dementia 4 Schools project, Angela Rippon, to launch a brand new initiative encouraging young and old to share and create memories together.Wed, 02 Apr 2014 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/when-i-was-little.aspxCentenary celebrations for Lady Lever Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/llag-centenary-celebrations.aspx
On 25 March 1914 King George V laid the foundation stone for what was to become one of the UK's finest art venues, the Lady Lever Art Gallery.Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:07:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/llag-centenary-celebrations.aspxGrayson Perry at the Walkerhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/grayson-perry-walker.aspx
Six spectacular tapestries by Turner Prize winning artist (2003), Grayson Perry, tell an epic tale of human nature and social constructs in a new exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery this summer.Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/grayson-perry-walker.aspxLiberty bound: Slavery and St Helenahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/sthelena-exhibition-ism.aspx
A dramatic new exhibition at Liverpool's International Slavery Museum will explore finds from a burial ground of Africans liberated from slavery.Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/sthelena-exhibition-ism.aspxTRIBUTE TO DOROTHY KUYAhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/dorothy-kuya-memorial.aspx
A lady described as "Liverpool's greatest fighter against racism" will be honoured during this year's Slavery Remembrance Day.Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/dorothy-kuya-memorial.aspxSail away: Liverpool shipping postershttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/sail-away-exhibition.aspx
A new exhibition at Merseyside Maritime Museum will show how Liverpool shipping companies promoted themselves to the world for more than a century.Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:50:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/sail-away-exhibition.aspxLast chance to see Banksy at Walker Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/last-chance-banksy.aspx
The last chance to catch Banksy's Bust of a Priest (defaced) at the Walker Art Gallery is Thursday 27 February.Wed, 19 Feb 2014 12:45:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/last-chance-banksy.aspxMV Derbyshire Trust Fundhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/mv-derbyshire-charity.aspx
A charity which supports seafarers and campaigns for safer ships will be launched in Liverpool on Tuesday 11 February.It has been set up by families who lost loved ones in the MV Derbyshire disaster 34 years ago.Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:31:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/mv-derbyshire-charity.aspxMuseums are dementia friendshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/nml-dementia-friends.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has become the first national museums service to take part in the Dementia Friends initiative.More than 200 staff from across the organisation including those from the front of house team, shops, cafés, education and senior posts, attended Dementia Friends awareness sessions run on behalf of the Alzheimer's Society.Fri, 07 Feb 2014 12:40:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/nml-dementia-friends.aspxBy Jove! It's half-term!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/feb-half-term2014.aspx
Beat holiday boredom with a trip to a free museum or gallery; National Museums Liverpool has a jam-packed programme of events to keep the kids entertained.Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:56:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/feb-half-term2014.aspxDiscover Hockneyhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/free-hockney-talks.aspx
Discover the early influences and inspiration behind one of Britain's most iconic artists, David Hockney, with a range of free talks at the Walker Art Gallery.Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:46:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/free-hockney-talks.aspxWalker Art GalleryGONG XI FA CAI! (Happy New Year!)http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/chinese-new-year.aspx
Over the coming weeks, National Museums Liverpool has a host of free events and activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year.Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:11:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/chinese-new-year.aspxTurner: travels, light and landscapehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/turner-landscapes-exhibition.aspx
An extremely rare print and its copper etching plate feature in a stunning new exhibition on the work of British landscape artist, JMW Turner at the Lady Lever Art Gallery.Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:59:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/turner-landscapes-exhibition.aspxMerriment at Museumshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/trading-christmas-success.aspx
More than 5,000 people will attend Christmas parties at National Museums Liverpool - the most successful festive season ever for party bookings.Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:41:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/trading-christmas-success.aspxDAVID M ROBINSON SPONSORS FIRST PRIZE IN UK's BIGGEST PAINTING HONOURhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/david-robinson-sponsorship.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery is delighted to announce that Liverpool jewellers, David M Robinson will sponsor the £25,000 first prize of the John Moores Painting Prize.Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/david-robinson-sponsorship.aspxPortrait of the engraverhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/james-hamilton-hay.aspx
Landscape and city etchings by Wirral-born artist James Hamilton Hay are the focus of a new exhibition opening at the Walker Art Gallery this December.Tue, 03 Dec 2013 11:53:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/james-hamilton-hay.aspxTurner: travels, light and landscapehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/turner-landscape-exhibition.aspx
A stunning selection of works by Romantic artist JMW Turner star in a new exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery. A stunning selection of works by Romantic artist JMW Turner star in a new exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery.Fri, 29 Nov 2013 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/turner-landscape-exhibition.aspxSchool work on display at the Walkerhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/school-work-on-display-at-the-walker.aspx
Liverpool City Region school children could see their own names alongside the likes of Rubens, Rembrandt and Riley in a new partnership between the Walker Art Gallery and dot-art Schools.Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:08:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/school-work-on-display-at-the-walker.aspxFunding support for Lady Leverhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Funding-support-for-Lady-Lever.aspx
The Lady Lever Art Galley has received initial support* from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a major redevelopment of the Gallery.Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:50:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Funding-support-for-Lady-Lever.aspxDavid Hockney: Early Reflectionshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/David-Hockney-Early-Reflections.aspx
David Hockney is considered to be one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. A new exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery brings together a unique selection of paintings and prints, which chart the early development of this iconic British artist.Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:53:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/David-Hockney-Early-Reflections.aspxLast chance to enter Uk's biggest painting prizehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/jm-last-chance.aspx
Time is running out to register for one of British art's most prestigious prizes, to be in with a chance of winning a first prize of £25,000 and have your name go down in art history.Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/jm-last-chance.aspxBy Jove! It's Ken Dodd!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/By-Jove!-Its-Ken-Dodd!.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is set to open a new photographic exhibition this November, celebrating the life of a comedy legend.Mon, 14 Oct 2013 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/By-Jove!-Its-Ken-Dodd!.aspxGet Christmas wrapped uphttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/christmas-gifts-2013.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has a fabulous selection of Christmas gifts for all the family.Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/christmas-gifts-2013.aspxMagic Worldshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/magic-worlds.aspx
World Museum invites visitors to enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy this autumn, with the opening of a new family friendly exhibition.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/magic-worlds.aspxHousing people's memorieshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/houseing-association-nml.aspx
National Museums Liverpool's pioneering House of Memories training programme is to work with four leading housing associations to increase awareness and understanding of dementia.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:20:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/houseing-association-nml.aspxThe Narratorshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/walker-sculpture-exhibition.aspx
A weather vane created by artist Chris Evans is a beacon for a new exhibition of contemporary and modern works from the Art Council Collection at the Walker Art Gallery.Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:03:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/walker-sculpture-exhibition.aspxTransgender history in Britainhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/april-ahsley-opening.aspx
On 27 September, the Museum of Liverpool will open a major exhibition telling the story of the irrepressible April Ashley – one of the first people in the world to undergo gender reassignment surgery – and the history of transgender people in Britain over the past 70 years.Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:12:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/april-ahsley-opening.aspxLife on the Front Linehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/family-history-day.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool will host a free First World War family history event on Saturday 28 September, to help people search for relatives who served in the war. The day will also feature a replica First World War trench in the Museum's Atrium, so that visitors can get a sense of what life was really like for those who fought on the front line.Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:50:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/family-history-day.aspxMan United Donate Tribute Jerseyhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/manunited-donate-jersey.aspx
A tracksuit top worn by a Manchester United star has been donated to the Museum of Liverpool.Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:34:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/manunited-donate-jersey.aspxSlavery Remembrance Dayhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Slavery-remembrance-day2013.aspx
Liverpool is set to unite for Slavery Remembrance Day which takes place this Friday (23 August).Wed, 21 Aug 2013 11:51:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Slavery-remembrance-day2013.aspxDavid Hockney: Early Reflectionshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/david-hockney-exhibition.aspx
David Hockney is considered to be one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. A new exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery brings to together a unique selection of paintings and prints, which chart the early development of this iconic British artist.Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:52:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/david-hockney-exhibition.aspxMagic Worldshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/magic-worlds-longlead.aspx
World Museum invites visitors to enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy this autumn, with the opening of a new family friendly exhibition.Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:35:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/magic-worlds-longlead.aspxhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/slavery-remembrance-day2013.aspx
Gee Walker will lead a Walk of Remembrance through Liverpool city centre as part of Slavery Remembrance Day commemorations.Wed, 24 Jul 2013 16:57:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/slavery-remembrance-day2013.aspxNew April Ashley Exhibitionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/april-ashley-exhibition.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is to host a new major exhibition this September looking at the history of transgendered people in Britain over the past 70 years, focusing on the experiences of one exceptional individual.Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:11:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/april-ashley-exhibition.aspxJohn Moores Jury Announcedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/jm-call-entries.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery has brought together a stellar group of international jurors to judge and select the Johns Moores Painting Prize 2014.Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:50:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/jm-call-entries.aspxERDF-successhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/erdf-success.aspx
National Museums Liverpool is part of a successful bid, driven by Liverpool LEP, for a funding award of £2.15 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:59:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/erdf-success.aspxA Degas finds home at the Walker Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/degas-sculpture-displayed.aspx
La Masseuse (The Masseuse), a sculpture by Edgar Degas has found a permanent home at the Walker Art Gallery as part of the government's Acceptance In Lieu (AIL) scheme, administered by Arts Council England.Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:59:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/degas-sculpture-displayed.aspxTours of pilot ship Edmund Gardnerhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/edmundgardner-ship-tours.aspx
People can step aboard historic Liverpool pilot ship Edmund Gardner during a series of free behind-the-scenes tours this July and August.Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:38:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/edmundgardner-ship-tours.aspxTwo million visit Museum of Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/two-million-mol.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool has welcomed a staggering two million visitors since opening less than two years ago.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/two-million-mol.aspxJohn Moores call for entrieshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/JM13-call-entries.aspx
The UK's biggest painting prize moves to summerTue, 21 May 2013 13:49:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/JM13-call-entries.aspxAmazing Battle of the Atlantic Findhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/dr-canti-images.aspx
Amazing unseen photos of Royal Navy legend Captain John Walker's escort group attacking and sinking German U-boats will go on show for the very first time.Fri, 17 May 2013 17:23:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/dr-canti-images.aspxTelling Tales of Indiahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/telling-tales-release.aspx
World Museum will be bringing a piece of India to Liverpool this month, with the opening of a new exhibition exploring the role of storytelling in Indian art and culture.Thu, 16 May 2013 16:19:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/telling-tales-release.aspxThe Drawings of Edward Burne-Joneshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/burne-jones-release.aspx
An exquisite selection of drawings by Victorian artist Edward Burne-Jones opens at the Lady Lever Art Gallery from 14 June 2013 to 12 January 2014.Fri, 10 May 2013 17:11:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/burne-jones-release.aspxLusitania Memorial Servicehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/lusitania-memorial-service.aspx
A service marking the 98th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania will take place alongside the ship's salvaged propeller on Tuesday 7 May 2013.Tue, 07 May 2013 10:38:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/lusitania-memorial-service.aspxMuseum offers caravan sitehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/caravan-gallery-merseystyle.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is opening a new photographic exhibition this May, documenting the ordinary and extraordinary details of everyday life.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:03:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/caravan-gallery-merseystyle.aspxParr and Woodhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Parr-and-Wood.aspx
From young couples kissing on a dingy dance floor to the faded grandeur of a seaside town, an exhibition of work by acclaimed photographers Martin Parr and Tom Wood examines the early influences of both men and finds a compelling beauty in the ordinary.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:03:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Parr-and-Wood.aspxAhoy there me hearties!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/pirate-ship.aspx
A model pirate ship is on show at World Museum until Spring 2013Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:32:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/pirate-ship.aspxWorld MuseumStrangers in a Strange Landhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Strangers-in-a-Strange-Land.aspx
Nine large bales of discarded plastic form the basis of a major new artwork by Robyn Woolston, winner of the Liverpool Art Prize, 2012. Strangers in a Strange Land goes on display at the Walker Art Gallery from 23 March until 23 June 2013.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:20:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Strangers-in-a-Strange-Land.aspxALIVE: In the face of Deathhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/rankin-exhibition.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery will host an exhibition by world renowned photographer Rankin.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/rankin-exhibition.aspxTwentieth Century Chichttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/sudley-fashion-exhibition.aspx
A collection of costumes reflecting monumental changes in the role of women during the twentieth century go on display at Sudley House from 16 February 2013 until Easter 2014.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:32:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/sudley-fashion-exhibition.aspxFresh Perspectiveshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/wirral-schools-art.aspx
Wirral school pupils will have their paintings on show alongside the masters of art when they exhibit at Lady Lever Art Gallery.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:04:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/wirral-schools-art.aspxNew Works at the Walkerhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/new-works.aspx
Some of the world's most exciting contemporary artists star in a new exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery from 2 February 2013.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:09:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/new-works.aspxThe Fields of Anfield Roadhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/amazing-anfield.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool will celebrate all things Anfield when it pays tribute to the home of Liverpool Football Club on Saturday 2 February.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:39:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/amazing-anfield.aspxIn Seven Days…by Nicola Greenhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/In-Seven-Days.aspx
As Obama is elected US president for a second term, the Walker Art Gallery is pleased to announce the first European display of seven stunning silkscreen prints, which tell the inspiring story of his 2008 presidential campaign.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:03:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/In-Seven-Days.aspxNovel Paintingshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/bery-bainbridge-release.aspx
In December, the Museum of Liverpool opened a special exhibition dedicated to the works of celebrated and award-winning novelist, Dame Beryl Bainbridge.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/bery-bainbridge-release.aspxAll I want for Christmas is...http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/christmas-retail-2012.aspx
National Museums Liverpool is launching an exclusive range of pigeon-themed gifts designed by artist Patrick Murphy.Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:59:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/christmas-retail-2012.aspxNational Museums LiverpoolBuddha relics visit World Museumhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/buddha-relics.aspx
Rare and precious relics of the Buddha and other Buddhist masters are coming to Liverpool for the first time for two days as a part of a world tour.Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/buddha-relics.aspxWorld MuseumThe Art Beat of Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/art-beat-liverpool.aspx
Later this month sees the opening of a new exhibition at the Museum of Liverpool, featuring works by leading international and emerging artists displayed together for the first time.Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/art-beat-liverpool.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolRemembering MV Derbyshirehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/remembering-mv-derbyshire.aspx
A uniform which belonged to one of the crew lost on the tragic MV Derbyshire will go on display for the very first time at Merseyside Maritime Museum.Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/remembering-mv-derbyshire.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumCountdown to John Mooreshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/john-moores-countdown.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery is pleased to announce the five shortlisted prize winners of the John Moores Painting Prize 2012.Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/john-moores-countdown.aspxWalker Art GalleryMuseum Displays Olympic Fakeshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/olympic-fakes.aspx
Merseyside Maritime Museum is highlighting the illegal trade in fake Olympic Games merchandise.Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/olympic-fakes.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumAn Age Of Confidencehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/age-of-confidence.aspx
A collection of photographs that give a deep insight into a vanished world opens at Sudley House from 20 July 2012 to 30 June 2013.Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/age-of-confidence.aspxSudley HouseArt imitating the pool of lifehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/pool-of-life.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is set to host a unique exhibition of works, displayed together for the first time, by international leading and emerging artists.Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/pool-of-life.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolImages of a Paradise Losthttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/george-osodi.aspx
A photographic exhibition looking at the impact of the oil industry on the lives of people in Niger Delta opens at Liverpool's International Slavery Museum.Tue, 15 May 2012 15:57:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/george-osodi.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumMuseum Makes a Millionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/mol-million-visitors.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool has welcomed one million visitors through its doors since opening in July 2011, just nine months ago.Thu, 03 May 2012 16:04:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/mol-million-visitors.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolPrizewinning Painting donated to Walker Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/metatopia-nick-fox.aspx
John Moores Painting Prize 2010 exhibitor Nick Fox has gifted his prizewinning painting Metatopia to the Walker Art Gallery.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/metatopia-nick-fox.aspxWalker Art GalleryMysteries of the Codex to be revealedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/mysteries-of-codex.aspx
One of World Museum's most prized objects, a rare Mexican deer skin book more than 800 years old, is being investigated to reveal its secrets.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/mysteries-of-codex.aspxWorld Museum'Tiny' Dino Visits World Museumhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/tiny-the-dinosaur.aspx
Visitors to World Museum will have the opportunity to meet Tiny, a juvenile Stegosaurus for two days of free pre-historic hysterics on 24 & 25 March 2012.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:34:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/tiny-the-dinosaur.aspxWorld MuseumInternational Women's Dayhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/international-womens-day.aspx
International Women's Day is marked annually across the world on 8 March, to inspire women and celebrate their achievements.Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/international-womens-day.aspxHistorical Happeningshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/historical-happenings.aspx
On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 March 2012 from 11am – 4pm, William Brown Street will come alive with Historical Happenings.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:27:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/historical-happenings.aspxTitanic dogshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/titanic-dogs.aspx
Three small dogs survived the Titanic disaster cradled in their owners' arms as they climbed into lifeboats.Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:34:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/titanic-dogs.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumAmazing Titanic Letters Foundhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/titanic-letters-found.aspx
Two astonishing letters written aboard Titanic during her doomed maiden voyage have been discovered and will go on display at Liverpool's Merseyside Maritime Museum.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/titanic-letters-found.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumLiverpool's Doors to openhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/liverpool-doors.aspx
Poetry Society President Roger McGough brings to the new Museum of Liverpool a unique art installation combining his poetic skills and love of his home city.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:46:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/liverpool-doors.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolFangs and flares on William Brown Streethttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/fangs-flare-events.aspx
Kids love dinosaurs. They also love dressing up. This half term they can do both on the fabulous William Brown Street!Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:53:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/fangs-flare-events.aspx(Re)Lift-off for planetarium!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/new-planetarium.aspx
World Museum's planetarium has had a major re-vamp more than forty years after it first opened in 1970.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:33:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/new-planetarium.aspxLiverpool and the Holocausthttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/holocaust-memorial-day.aspx
This Thursday 26 January, the Museum of Liverpool will be hosting a special event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2012.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:01:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/holocaust-memorial-day.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolTitanic letter heartbreakhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/titanic-letter-heartbreak.aspx
May Louise McMurray sat down in her neat home in Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, to pen her first-ever letter.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:53:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/titanic-letter-heartbreak.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumInternational Slavery Museum cash boosthttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/ism-funding.aspx
The International Slavery Museum has received funding of £80,000 towards ambitious expansion plans.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:04:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/ism-funding.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumFinal Call for Entrieshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/jm2012-call-entries.aspx
The last chance to register for the UK's biggest painting prize, John Moores Painting Prize 2012, is Friday 20 January 2012.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:09:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/jm2012-call-entries.aspxWalker Art GalleryWalker uncovers Banksy's mutilated headhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/banksy-sculpture.aspx
The renowned graffiti artist has sawn off the face of an 18th Century replica stone bust and glued on a selection of bathroom tiles.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:15:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/banksy-sculpture.aspxFeather Cuts and Flareshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/feathercuts-flares.aspx
A new display at the Walker Art Gallery featuring nine original outfits from the 1970s when extravagant modes blossomed despite social and political upheaval.Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:21:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/feathercuts-flares.aspxWalker Art GallerySir Peter Blake announced as first patron of John Moores Painting Prizehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/peter-blake-patron.aspx
Sir Peter Blake has been named as the first patron of the John Moores Painting Prize, the UK's biggest painting competition.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:26:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/peter-blake-patron.aspxWalker Art GalleryTitanic and Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/titanic-liverpool.aspx
The only known surviving Titanic First Class ticket and other rarely-seen items linked to the disaster will be displayed in Liverpool in 2012 to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:35:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/titanic-liverpool.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumAmerican Civil War Trailhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/american-civil-war.aspx
Visitors follow the fascinating Liverpool and the American Civil War Gallery Trail around Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum marking the 150th anniversary of the conflict.Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/american-civil-war.aspx